Wallabies 2023

[Lorenzo]

Wasn't John Muggleton a leaguie? He was certainly credited with good defensive outcomes for the wobs in the 90s.

 

[Agent]

Im not the one who thinks Eddie Jones is a Messiah

Now you listen here, he is not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy.....now go away!!!

 

[wamberal99]

Wasn't John Muggleton a leaguie? He was certainly credited with good defensive outcomes for the wobs in the 90s.

He introduced league techniques to rugby. That was then, this is now. His job is done.

 

[Penriff_boy]

Based on what? Rennie was supposedly a great coach and all his players are the ones people are saying should be there

And we won 36% of our games with them

There were some very close games in that 36% . And we were still able to win against South Africa, England, France. And lose very narrowly to Ireland, France away.

Now we're celebrating narrow wins against Georgia , where we should be putting cricket scores on these teams. And we're actually talking about losing to Portugal lol.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Wasn't John Muggleton a leaguie? He was certainly credited with good defensive outcomes for the wobs in the 90s.

He was perfect to implement a professional style as the game was still developing from an amateur era. It shocked a lot of other countries but it’s been seen now and not the same. Not dissimilar to the Australian cricket team and Mike Young the Baseball coach who upped the way they threw and fielded.

Australia adapted quickly in the 90s probably due to the fact we had Rugby League in Australia to copy but in 30 years what have we done besides talk about the 90s?

 

[Agent]

This might trigger some people on here.

But how would you guys feel if Rugby Australia went 'Woke' . Would that save Rugby? Having the game ruled by the old white egotistical men doesn't seem to be working.

We could bring in a Female CEO, or a CEO with little rugby experience and try make the game more appealing to different demographics.

Umm we've tried this! Ask @The Ghost of Raelene how things worked out the last time. :/

 

[Tomthumb]

There were some very close games in that 36% . And we were still able to win against South Africa, England, France. And lose very narrowly to Ireland, France away.

Now we're celebrating narrow wins against Georgia , where we should be putting cricket scores on these teams. And we're actually talking about losing to Portugal lol.

Hang the banner!

 

[eastman]

Again someone simping over Micheal Hooper who himself admitted wasn’t fit or ready to go.

Uh oh.

 

[Joe Blow]

It's quite ridiculous that EJ (Eddie Jones) (Eddie Jones) was allowed to hire a bloke who will be at the Storm next year. What message does that send to up-and-coming coaches?

A similar message to the one that is sent to young rugby players in Oz by making Will Skelton captain

 

[Rebel man]

Based on what? Rennie was supposedly a great coach and all his players are the ones people are saying should be there

And we won 36% of our games with them

Exactly

 

[Slim 293]

That 36% is looking good right now...

 

[Rebel man]

That 36% is looking good right now...

But where was that leading us? No where, name one player who he debuted under him that he was able to get performing at a world class level?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Umm we've tried this! Ask @The Ghost of Raelene how things worked out the last time. :/

Also, show me anywhere thriving that has gone down that path. Companies are slowly reverting if you look around at the moment.

Ask the NRL how well Dave Smith went.

 

[Slim 293]

But where was that leading us? No where, name one player who he debuted under him that he was able to get performing at a world class level?

There's been at least a few great players of ours who debuted under him..

That's not really the problem...

Although, getting them on the field was a struggle.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

But where was that leading us? No where, name one player who he debuted under him that he was able to get performing at a world class level?

Look we can start throwing names out like Ikitau, Bell and what not but it’s just shit slinging.

I think the disappointing part was the stagnating of what seemed to be some very talented players like Wilson, Loloseio and co. They seemed to be put in the too hard basket.

 

[Rebel man]

There's been at least a few great players of ours who debuted under him..

That's not really the problem.

Well it is, part of your role is to bring through talent and build a team. Not just go back to past players with no plan for the future

 

[eastman]

But where was that leading us? No where, name one player who he debuted under him that he was able to get performing at a world class level?

Apart from regular wins against South Africa, France and Argentina?

 

[eastman]

Well it is, part of your role is to bring through talent and build a team. Not just go back to past players with no plan for the future

Ikitau? Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase)? Valentini?

Have you been paying attention the last 3 years?

 

[Penriff_boy]

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Wasn't Raelene

Also, show me anywhere thriving that has gone down that path. Companies are slowly reverting if you look around at the moment.

Ask the NRL how well Dave Smith went.

It's working for Cricket Australia and the AFL. They have gone woke.

 

[Slim 293]

Ikitau? Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) (Nawaqanitawase)? Valentini?

Have you been paying attention the last 3 years?

Actually Valetini got his debut under Cheika in the Samoa test pre-2019 RWC...

Without wanting to go through all of Rennie's issues that led to his downfall, blooding new talent wasn't one of them.